Learner-Centered Collaborative’s 2024 Impact Report

Centering Learners by Design

Learner-Centered Collaborative’s 2024 Impact Report showcases our ongoing work to advance education through partnerships, research, and innovation. This year’s report highlights our expanding network and demonstrates how we’re helping build inclusive and equitable communities through learner-centered practices.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Stories from our partners, including Hampton Township School District, Lamont Elementary, Mentor Public Schools, and innovative California microschool initiatives
  • Updates on our research partnership with UC San Diego
  • Highlights from our national convenings and Learner-Centered Connections program
  • The impact of our collaborative work with educators, leaders, and communities
  • Our vision for continuing to evolve education ecosystems that empower all learners

The report illustrates how our partnerships are helping create educational environments where students can truly know themselves, thrive in community, and actively engage with the world as their best selves.

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